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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
DANVILLE AND VICINITY.
A TobaccO-FactOry Near stockton
Hurned-NOtes.
lsneclal teloeram 10 the Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatchl
DlNvmIE, Va, December 29.-Tht
LARGE frame tobaccO-factOry, near Stock
ton. on the Danville and New River rail
ROAD owned by the heirs OF the late W.
ID. Stultz, with considerable machinery
and other property stored therein, was
burned to the ground last night. The
fire is supposed to have been incendiary.
Loss on building, stock, and fixtures,
1880; insurance. S.
The City Council had a long session
to-day and wound upall business for the
year.
A cold Northwestern set IN last night
and has continued all day.
The Chinese entertainment. which was
advertised to take place at Calvary
Methodist church tonight, did not come
off, 1t is said some Of the members
kicked against using the church for any
such purpose, so the matter fell through.
Nearly every Sunday school in the
city has bad Christmas entertainments
and of a most lavish kind. Some hand
some awards have also been made to
scholars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

The ohio STATE Journal, in a paragraph
applauding SHERMAS's announcement
that he will oppose LAMAR's confirma-
ton, says; "SHERMAS is not inoculated
with the virus of senatorial courtesy. ,
Correct. SHERMAN has malignant case
of sectionalism, and nothing else will take
ON him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
CARPETS.

Now IS tho time 10 buy your CARPETS. We
have them in all qualities. What nice New
Year present handsome CARPET viii make.
We have them and ut prices that will suit YOU
We also have very large stock OF FELT aud
CARPET DRUGGRTS. RUGS, MATS, HASSOCkS.
OTTERMANs, WINDOW SHADES, and LACE
CURTAINS, all nice articles for Holiday Pres
ents LEVY DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

The organ of NJ. TIszA, the Hun9a-
rian Prime Minister, assumes that in
case the European war-cloud bursts
Russia will be defeated, and declares
that great changes viii have to be made
on the map. 1t then proceeds to
describe the fectifcation" OF frontier
Russia would have to submit to. The pro
eramme is sweeping and grasping, and
would seem impracticable. 1t is ques-
ton whether the changes outlined would
not prove dangerous to both Germany
and Austria. Yet the article is strikinely
suggestive as showing that Hungary
feels herself in position to dictate in
large measure the policy Of the Austro-
Hungarian monarchy, and that war
with Russia would 50 far as the
Magyar is concerned, be war Of
revenge. It also indicates the iron-clsd
nature of the triple alliance and that
Austria, though in herself perhaps the
weakest member Of the combination, may
again. as she has done more than once in
the past. fix the course of European his
tory for years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
Special telegram to the Dispatch. !

A-fUNi"' 'S'~SA 49, W Va" N''P1As~.Ai
ROANOKE, Va, December 29.-Ofiicer
d. G. Wooten was before Justice G. A.
Turner this morning on the charge OF
maliciously shooting William Gilbert
(colored) last Monday morning. Seven
witnesses were examined-four of whom
were colored-and the evidence showed
so conclusiyely that the negro had a
knife in his hand and was resisting ar
rest when the fatal shot was fired that
the complaint was dismissed. Officer
Wooten will be reeSsigned to duty to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

Major j. G. Hill has retired from the
editorial chair OF the Scottsville Courier
and las been succeeded by his son,
JAMES c. Hill, Jr. The courier has a
high reputation for political sagacity.
If the son can keep up that reputation he
viii do well. Father and son. our per-
sonal friends. both have our cordial
wishes for future success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
BRIEF COMMENT.

The State says: Colonel McCAULL
had the misfortune to break bis ankle in
Chicago yesterday, but his operas will 60
on all the same" Well, yes The Colonel
will be an hopperer himself for some
time % como.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
The Iannary Interest.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch. }

WASHINGTON, December 29.-Trea-
surer Hyatt has mailed all checks in pay
ment OF interest due January LIST on
Cnited States bonds amounting to
So, Ala, 900, and they can be cashed at
any Of the sub-treasuries tomorrow
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

Hitherto the Republican campaign
speakers have made no effort TO gain a
Judgment in these (southern) States,
which are largely Republican in senti-
ment. Is it not time that the effort
should be made p" Send them along.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
BLANKETS.

We must have cold weather; not half OF the
winter has passed. What better article can you
get for a New Years present than pair OF BED
BLANKETS We have them in all qualities and
our prices are very low We have fun assort-
ment Of CRIB AND CRADLE BLANKETS, COL
ORED BLANKETS Of al kinds, ROBE AND
WRAPPER BLANKETS, and large assortment
Of FINE DOUBLEFACED BLANKETS at s.
worth .s. LAP BLANKETS. from $3.50 mp TO Sl2;
HORSE BLANKETS, from 81 up TO as We carry
tho largest and best assorted stock Of BLANK
ETS 10 This state and our prices are the lowest.
LEVY s DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

"a western representative makes the
statement that there is crazy man in
the Fiftieth Congress" The Fiftieth
Congress is an improvement on several
of its predecessors il there is only one
crazy man in it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
Roauo,,e and southepn RaiIroad,
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

INIIUNIlII IFINtIt9I y tIIU ITI7IInIIIIsI
WINSTON, n. c., December 29.-The
directors OF the Roanoke and Southern
Railroad Company met here to-day and
provided for completing the survey and
the location of the line to Martinsviile,
Va, and for beginning the work Of con-
struction at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
Tobacco-Stcms ora Grass.

To the EditOr Of the Dispatch:
am sorry TO gee that many Of our
people are putting tobacco-stems on the
grass in their yards, which, in my
opinion is the very worst thing they
possibly could do for the grass. While
it is true that the stems may give the
grass an earlier start in the spring than
any other fertilizer, the stems stimulate
and bleach the grass too much near the
roots, aud when the grass is cut in hot
weather the sun scalds and liillN the roots
and mp come crab-grass, wild onions, &C.,
IN place of the original laWn-grass.
They also use here fresh stable-manure,
which burns up the grass when used in
large quantities. in Washington. d..
c., where they have such beautiful grass,
rs is seen in the Presidents grounds and
other squares no fertilizer is put on the
grass until about the middle of February,
when thick coat OF compost, which IS
composed Of stable-manure, leaves, and
lime land always Il year old Is spread
upon the grass, and it is never bleached
or burned. If you wish TO rcsOd your
grass or sow fresh grass-seed every three
years, continue TO use tobacco stems and
You will have it to do. The same sod
left in the Presidents grounds by Presi-
dent Jackson is there still. while here in
Richmond we have to replenish ours
every third year or have a yard filed
with weeds, In Washington the grass is
rolled after every cutting with a heavy
roller to press the earth well around the
roots OF the grass in order to prevent the
sun from scalding and killing the roots.
GRASS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

We have Just gone through the whole stock.
and have marked the prices down on every gar
meut. We have q large stock ~ garments suit
able Tor women and children. Our prices ara 80
low for hrs,-clas, articles that We can suit the
purse of everybody.
dc3O-FNSu LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
Titles and NcOJfS.

handsome Scarf or pretty Tidy Will make
q nice Ne~-lcar Present. We have some beau
tiful styles of Fancy ~carfs for DC 0ratiOua aud
large assortment OF Tides and Fancy Turkish
Towels. ldc 30. fNSul LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

VIHE "CENTENARY ROSEBUDS
will have n CHRISrMAs-TREE ENTER
TAtNMENT at the winter opening oi hrl
Mite Boxes FRIDAY EVENING, Dccomn,r
som. froms 90 s O'Clock. de .I-It
DICHNOND TuEATRE.-IWEN-
N TY-FOURTH SEASON. THREE NIGHTS,
COMMENCING THURSDAY, DEcsaFrE -arr,
WITH SATURDAY MATINEE. TIE ~uEttEN
4 BLAkELl REFINED NOVELTY and
COW by COMPANY Opera. Harlr-IIe,
Comedy and Novelty Prices as usual lele-
lhnnn ~. u. .-l-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
LiIleIlS.

ELEGANT sets OF Tablc-Clotbs and Napkins
Towels, stamped rray-Cioths. Splashors, BHhet
ana Bureau scarfs Doilie Fable AMI rianO-
Covers for New \ ear Presents
de- 3O-FSsu LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
MFFIENl.A.

- ~ = y Attfs
NTASONICNOTICE.-Thc mem, r.
Va bers Of RICHMOND RANDOLPH ~
LODGE, so. 10. ale hereby requested to
assemble az ne.r lOlgc-rNou, ha.ous' 'fall
Frankliu street between Eighteenth ana Nin'-
tccntn streets. THIS friday Al iEkNuuN ~
O'Clock 20 pay the last tribute Of respect '0 our
deceased bOtber. No-slIpiul RICHARD g.
FLETCHER. Members OF sister lodge nnt Jal-
sieut brother ARE frateruaiiy invited 20 attend.
By order OF the vs.. #.
THE STATE BANK OF vuar>rsl
RICHMOND, VA. December 20 lt@
TVHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
] ING or TIE STOCKHOi DERS oF Iuls
BANK will be held al the banking house hD-
ESDAl, January H. le>>, 90 tO.c.0ck ".
de 30l0, WILLIAM VI. hill, Cashier
UyI0S BAvg or RlcBNo>pl
RICHMOND VA, December e, l's'
VNHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
l ING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS
BANK will be held iu tae First Nalonal FanS.
on THU tSDAf the >. day Of january, JESS, al
u O'Clock NJ, for the election o., directors. a..
de 2s-n JANIS MILLER. Cashier.
FIRST NArIoNAL BANK or RIcu8oNp. VA
RICHMOND, December -, l'.n
V'HE REGULAR MEEIiNGOF 'IBE
4 STOCKHOLDERS or THIS BANK will le
held NJ it, banting-hoyse. NO. llUi east Nan
street. on TUESDAY the l0t7 day Of January,
1855 az ~ O'Clock Nv for the election off directors,
e.. h. e.. BURNETT.
dc oLtd Cashier.
DRISTOW BROWNSTONE COM
I'D PANl.-Notcc is hereby given nat che an
nual meeting ~ 'he STOCKHOLDERS oi ile
BRISTOW BROWNS iONE COMPANY Gill he
held at No. 105 SAMSON street. Philadelphia,
Pa, on TUESDAY, January =, less, 30 O'Clock
p. ". for the purpose OF cIcctinG bolri Oh
Directors TO serve one year, Sc.
NJ. Is. POIrlAIN.
de fG-2aWtd secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
GREAT MINSTREL
Entertainment.
mr.. CONWAY MYERS
hiss me honor 20 announce TINT he has accepted
benefit rendered nina by his many friends
Tho best amateur talent oi the city
Will take part az tie
MOZART ACADMEY OF MUSIC
JANUARY q, 1883.

The following gentlemen win participate:
Mr. r. lutropdi. Mr. Harry jefferson uormer-
~ Of Duprew az Beuciict's iiu-frcl-'. Mr. james
Branch, Captain Frank Cunningham. Mes rs.
Lumsden and Hooper uhe great musical lramI,
MIR. Marshall Ramos, Mr. biu sNeely NJ. d.
Levi, ans twenty-five others. an under he per-
sonal supervision Of Mr.. CONWAY MYERS
Prices 81 admission, i5c. reserved seats, q.
de 3O-F&Su2c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
DIVIDENDS.

NATIONAL BANK OF VIRGISh1
ONlTED STATES AND STATE DBrOslTORYl =
RICHMOND, Va, December -, l,,7. }
TENHE DIRECTORS or THIS BANK
1 have thi- day declared DlVID sND out Of
the earnings OF the past six months II PER
CENT. Gree Of al taxes, payable 70 the s'ork-
holders On ana after Tue Sd DAY OFJANUAkI,
lass. j. ". LOCKWOOD.
dc 3O-eOd9w Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

discovered every little while, is that they
always contain water and never whiskey'
How is this to be accounted for?" On
the ground that they are not in the
moonshining districts, we suppose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
NEW YEAR.
WE YET SHOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FANCY GOODS
SUITABLE FOR NEw-YEAR GIFTS.

Japanese Bronzes. satsuma Ware. Toxic Tea
Sets. Fans, Screens, Panels ParasolS, I'm
brellas. Bric-a-Brac Pot Pourri, &C., Sc;
Dress Goods. Dolls Of all kinds, Toys In great
variety, sleighs, Cutters, Girls Propellcrs
and Tricycles, Velocipedes, Folding WORK
Tables WOrk-Boxes and Baskets, Toy Bu-
reaus and SdebOar1s;
Infants Baskets. Stand, Work, and lnfantS
Baskets.
PLUSH GOODS.
Comb aud Brush Sets, Manicure Sets. Gentle
mems Shaving sets, Glove and Handker-
chief Boxes. Poker-Bo Boxes. Card Boxes, Work
Boxes, Jcwelry- Boxes, Paper and Envelope
I'm Plush Boxes:
Plush Bound Autograph and Photograph Al
buns:
Music-B boxes, Games, New-Year Cards, Book
let's.
Cane. HAITIAN. and Carpet Rocking Chairs;
largo assortment Of Patcnt-hocEer Carpet
Chairs;
Library and Pantry stops;
Biackiug sets. Infants Chairs, Rocking Horses,
ShOO-llies. DeXtcrs;
Whlsk- Broom Holder. Candlesticks, Desks;
Thermometers, Paper. Cutters. Match-saies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

4 LMANACS, CALENDARS, AND
"A PHYSICIANS VISITING LlSlS.-Whitta-
ker's Almanac. 2jr: Church Almanac, 49,: LY-
ing Church Annual. 49,: Buffers Visiting Li-t.
sL25: Lindsay K Blakston. 81 aud 81 War
rs,k- Richardson Almanac, s.; Calendars without
cost. ldO @S-eOd&Wl PAkHAM s. co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
FJJRS.

A large assortment Of Muds and setsot Furs
for women and children. just the article for
New-Year5s presents. LEVY * DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

1.-THE most curious feature about the
Kentucky caves, OF which new one is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
DpeSSiR6- GOlCRS.

Elegant Dressing Gowns and Smoking-Jackeis,
suspenders. Handkerchief, Neckwear. Gloves.
Mumers. Cardigan jackets, WHISTLES. &c, for
New-Years' gifts. LEVY DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
a,ernuar,a xo,.s

Especial telegram to the Dispatcb.I
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 29.-Mr
William Henry Mcknight, one OF our
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
CITY TAXES.

OFFICE CITY COLLECFOR,l
RICHMOND, Va, December 1, 1881.
fE,HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
4 DAILY between tho hours Il O'CLOCK
A. NJ. AND6 O'CLOCK p. NJ. from tho 18Th TO
the sist DAY OF DECEMBER, inclusive, for the
purpose Of receiving from all persons TAXES
due to the city OF Richn ud Tor the year 1887.
Any person WHO shall fsii 10 pay said TAX be-
fore the Sist day Of December, 1851. shah DO con
sidered delinqaens aud viii Dc charged PEN
atty Of 5pcr centum and Interest at the rate OF
0por CSn.un per amman.
A. X. WQODSoN,
dc is!m ClGy Collector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

All letters and kilograms must he addressed
toTHE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
ADVERTISING RATES.
n.rr MN na fraa

Reading notices In rcading-maticr type, ;
lines or less 81 In nonpareil Headed, 75c
Card Of rates for more space furnished on ap-
plicauOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

4 GRAND BALL, UNDER %
"A the auspices OF LOCAL BRANCH, ~
No So ORDER or IRON BALL, &C Month La
cello Han on FRIDAY NEXT, December Nth
beginning at o'clock =. ". uutl 4 O'Clock \. NJ.
Good music has been secured, ami q good time
Is insured Ia all who attend. Tickets. admitting
gentleman and aides, 80. Good order will be
preserved, aud 10 improper charactegs al
mitted. dc .J-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

TVHE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
/ have declared DIVIDEND or PER
CENT. Gree of tax, payable on anu after
JANUARY 3, 1855.
DE aO-lW WILLIAM NJ. HILL, Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
OHRIsTNAS WEEK AND NEW.
oIA UIIoUE I'D 100.
BARGAINS FOR CHRISTMAS.
OSCAR CRAM 81 CO..
IMPORTERS AND DEAIEEs ~

DIAMONDS.
GOLD AND SILVER AMERICAN WATCHES.
JENELRl, CANES.
STERLING SILVER AND pLAlEuEARE,
OPEHA-GLASeE ~. FANCY GOODS
at l0Gcr prices flan efrr
JJu, b. kOUlEK
Do 1r fT1fis 4ll broad l.nnf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
h,F. AND p RAILROAD CoNPAEY,l
TBgAsURERs OFFICE. {
dividend NOTICE.

Resolped, That a dividend OF Sk per cent on
the Common Capital Stock OF this company and
upon It's Dividend Obligations DO declared for
the ye-r ending S0th OF september 1887, pay
holders of record o. iae date OF noce raber 20
1851, from which date 70 the Sd day OF Jannasy,
1881, the hooks OF transfer be closed.
dc ii-lbs J. h. WINSTON. Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK

PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK
RICE NOM, Va, December "a, 1884,
HNHE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
Il have this day declared a DIVIDEND OF
4 PER CENT. free OF tax out OF the earn
ings OF the last six months, payable on aud after
January 2, lsSS MANN ). QUAnLEN
de ~ Jas Cashler
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

The HGer-Appeai is on the wrong
track. 1t was not "the old fellow that
wrote the Christmas editorial our con-
temporary alludes 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30

4 UNNECESSARY MASK BALL -
IA AND SUPPER under tine auspices of ~
Damon Lodge. No. z, K. OF T.. a. CuhCU-f a.
RAN HALL FRIDAY NIGHT. December -'~-f
%, 1857. TWO VALUABLE PRIZES given 20 tho
BEST MALE and FEMALE MASKS. Ticket all
hitting member aud lazy 81. including supper
T.. T. McCabc John Il. Meanly. r. A. hughes. r.
J. Mays. ami i. y. Armstrong COmmiftsc. Tick
cts for private individuals, lady ana gentleman,
$50. The hall Will be handsomely decorated.
dc ID r...I l.s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RicHNoSp, yA.,l

NIIHAUND, UcteH DOT >, ~.
V'HE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
4 have declared, out OF the earnings Of
the past six mouths a DIVIDEND OF I PER
on aud niter tho 30 DAY Of JANUARY. 1855.
DE .l-.t n. e. KIRNETI, Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
THE ODD AND END-SALE rss1
ARE LADIES, MISSES, AND Chilly a.
DREN'S SHOES.

In the lot BEADED SLIPPERS at 80 are
Bronze and Black LOUIS XIV. HEELS II you
wear 1, ~, ? ~, or5 or c. you can got tho best
bargains out Of the So LOT you ever made
de 20 IA. GRIGG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
H0ndkerchiefS, &c,

silk and Linen Handkerohieis, for men, wO-
men, aud children.
Elegant SILK and Wool Muilers, Silk Carriers,
Fans
A largo assortment Of fashionable Jewclry.
Toilet Waters, Handkerchief Extracts, and Fine
Soaps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-30
THIS IS NO GAG.

You or ~
Jus
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-03-16
Notes of Southern Progress.

". E. Gillian is developing gold
mine at Sheppard's, Va.
a sash, door and blind factory is being
erected at Corsicana, Texas.
4 gin factory is being built at Corsi-
cana, Texas.
1t is reported that S. S. Marshall &
Bro, of Allegheny City, Pa, will estab-
lish glass works at Chattanooga, Tenn.
a pottery is being erected near Pin
son, Tenn, by Stewart & Alexander.
1t is reported that file factory is to
be established at Chattanooga, Tenn.
1t is rumored that stave and bent
wood factory will be started at Jellico.
Tenn.
4 company is being formed to build
street railroad at Dalton, Ga.
r. NJ. Couch will erect hath and
shingle mill near keyser. n. C.
James D. Mcneil vii build cotton
yarn factory, 40 by 60 feet at Fayette-
Vile, N. C.
A chair factory will be started near
Gibsonviue, n. G., by Clapp & Co.
!Atrunk factory has been started at
~ i44i41S iiesAAA, -A1e@', ~ L. W oaulo1eaA o.
Co.
J. II D. Noble, OF Anniston, Ala, have
ordered new machinery to double the
capacity OF their boiler works.
A $3.50, 600 stcc. company is being
organized at Sheffield, Ala, to establish
a rolling mill.
G. B. Hargro7e, Of Rome, Ga, con-
template starting rope factory.
A company has been formed at Gull
man, Ala, to build water works, with
j. II. Karter as secretary and William
Bower treasurer.
The Mississippi Land, Immigration,
Mining and Manufacturing Company las
been organized at Durrant, Miss. The
authorized capital stock is said to be
81, ,000,0
The Trowbridge Furniture Company,
capital stock S20,O 900, has been chartered
at Atlanta, Ca, by John Irowbridge,
Henry T. Trowbridge, Leonard t. Ken
dali and George ". Towers.
The Southern Bridge Company, Of
Birmingham, A;a., are putting in new
machinery sad will add boiler works
and the manufacturing of bolts, nuts,
riEets, etc.
J. c. Greeley, OF Jacksonville, Fla,
\. N. Ives, S. G. Thompson, NIr. Drew
and others have bought 5000 acres of
mineral lands, which they will develop.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-03-16
The Free Delivery Affected.

The failure Of the Deficiency Appro-
priat;on bill affects the postal service to
this extent. There are 179 places at
which the free delivery service was to
have been es ablished Immediately, but
now nothing II this direction can be
done until the beginning Of the next
fiscal year, when the regular appropria-
lion Will be available. In another item
it was proposed TO appropriate SlOC,OO
to enable the Postmaster-General to IN
stitute thorough examination Of the
accounts of all fourth class postmasters,
which would have 1-cessitated the ap-
pointment of several additional postoffice
inspectors. This investigation was ren-
dered necessary because numerous frauds
have been discovered in the accounts of
postmasters whose compensation is de-
lermined by the number OF stamps they
cancel.